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In reply to the discussion: The Democratic Party is a Big Tent [View all]Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)33. Some people live in the real world
First Quarter Of 2013 Saw Largest Wage Drop Ever
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2013/06/07/2121581/first-quarter-of-2013-saw-largest-wage-drop-ever/
The first three months of 2013 saw wages fall 3.8 percent the largest drop in hourly pay in the 65-year history of that statistic despite an increase in worker productivity. With high unemployment freeing employers from fears that their employees will turn elsewhere, the U.S. recovery has been marked by a decoupling of rising productivity from stagnant wages.
The gloomy milestone partly reflects the predominance of low-wage service jobs in the slow, steady streak of job growth since the recession. Increasing the minimum wage, as progressives in Congress hope to do, could help counter downward wage pressures at the bottom of the earnings ladder.
The recovery has been far more pleasant at the other end of the income spectrum. CEO pay is up to record highs for the second year in a row, at $9.7 million per year on average in 2012. In fact, 121 percent of total income gains from 2009-2011 went to the top one percent of earners meaning everyone else lost ground.
The gloomy milestone partly reflects the predominance of low-wage service jobs in the slow, steady streak of job growth since the recession. Increasing the minimum wage, as progressives in Congress hope to do, could help counter downward wage pressures at the bottom of the earnings ladder.
The recovery has been far more pleasant at the other end of the income spectrum. CEO pay is up to record highs for the second year in a row, at $9.7 million per year on average in 2012. In fact, 121 percent of total income gains from 2009-2011 went to the top one percent of earners meaning everyone else lost ground.
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There are two parties, the Democratic Party is not required to make room for members of the other
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#1
Well, that's different. I'm all for working with other Parties and supporting any good ideas they
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#69
I just want to see the Democratic Party return to advocating for the public.
NorthCarolina
Aug 2013
#12
Sorry. Anybody who comes in here with a misogynistic or homophobic or anti-repro-choice
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#4
Do you not understand that "both barrels" is a figure of speech and not to be taken literally.
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#47
there comes a point where in standing for everything and everyone, you end up standing for nothing
quinnox
Aug 2013
#7
I expect them to do what 3d Way politicians do. Collaborate with their pals across the aisle.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Aug 2013
#50
I don't need the DLC at all seeing as how I am no longer a democrat. I am free to vote for
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#10
you do realize there are independents on this message board right? Independents just waiting for a
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#31
And a very few DUers have no stake at all and simply stir up shit for their own amusement. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#25
Everyone needs a hobby I guess. I think I shall become an avid fan of curling star elections
Dragonfli
Aug 2013
#42
A lot of independent voters are "moderate", but NOT corporatist (unlike the DLC "moderates")...
cascadiance
Aug 2013
#13
Actually, the person you should address your comments to is the OP, who is eager
MotherPetrie
Aug 2013
#38
here we go yet again. If we don't vote for your candidate then we are aiding the enemy.
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#40
Thank you for so clearly demonstrating why there is no hope within the system.
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#24
yeah it's pretty evident that the people in government right now both republican and democrat care
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#26
Exactly. There is no other occupation I can think of where the rewards are so large, the risks
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#32
You had some of these folks actually saying that Obama was going to lose last year
Number23
Aug 2013
#58